AUTOMATE 2026

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AUTOMATE 2026

We are pleased to bring together the region’s leading innovators and technology experts for EACC's AUTOMATE 2026. Join us for a hands-on exploration of advanced automation, robotics, and digital transformation shaping the future of manufacturing in our region and beyond. Watch the video or explore sponsorship opportunities.

Date: Thursday March 5^th, 2026 1:30pm – 6pm
Location: AM-HUB, 101 Knightsbridge Drive Hamilton, OH 45011
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KEYNOTE: Re-Defining American Manufacturing: Solving the Labor Shortage with Humanoid Robotics for a Smarter, Stronger Future.  Paolo Denti, CEO of Oversonic


Speakers:
Paolo Denti, CEO - Oversonic
Oversonic is an Italian robotics company pioneering cognitive computing and humanoid robotic systems that collaborate with humans to enhance industrial and healthcare operations. 

Jeremy Jarrett, CEO - Kinetic Vision
Kinetic Vision helps manufacturers design, launch, and scale smarter products and operations by applying engineering, data, and emerging technologies like automation, robotics, and AI.

Tom Pope, Automation Specialist - Butler Tech
Butler Tech is a leading Ohio career-technical education institution providing hands-on advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and engineering training that helps develop the skilled workforce regional manufacturers need.

Register today and get ready to connect, learn, and be inspired!
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AGENDA:

1:30 – 2:00 pm           Registration/ Networking
2:00 – 2:15 pm           Opening Remarks
2:15 – 2:55 pm           Key Note: Redefining American Manufacturing — Solving the Labor Shortage with Humanoid Robotics for a Smarter, Stronger Future; Paolo Denti (CEO Oversonic)
3:00 – 3:55 pm           Tour of new AM-HUB

                                    A) TechSolve Industry Partnership Lab; Current and future automation combined with machining equipment ; Tom Pope (Automation Specialist, Butler Tech)

                                    B) Miami Robotics Automation Lab; Additive manufacturing with Yaskawa robots ; Esmaeil Sadeghi (Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University)

                                    C) Miami Electro Mechanical Lab; Automated bottling line ; Dr. Reza Abrishambaf (Associate Professor, Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Miami University)

                                    D) Butler Tech Automation Lab; Hayden Morgan Hayden Morgen

4:00 – 4:30 pm           Digital Twins driving productivity Measurable Savings in Time Cost and Quality ; (Jeremy Jarrett CEO Kinetic Vision; Tom Pope; Automation specialist, Butler Tech)
4:30 – 5:00 pm           Beyond Automation: Building a Smarter, Stronger Workforce for Industry 4.0/5.0 ; (Tom Pope, Automation specialist, Butler Tech)
5:00 – 5:30 pm           Panel Discussion
                                   Panelists: Paolo Denti CEO Oversonic, Jeremy Jarret CEO Kinetic Vision, Tom Pope Automation Specialist Butler Tech, Mohammad Mayyas Professor and Chair of Engineering Technology Department
5:30 – 6:30 pm           Networking/ Reception at AM-Hub